Dhaka, June 22 -- The Iranian Parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital oil transit routes, following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to media reports.

While the vote reflects strong parliamentary sentiment, the final decision rests with the country's Supreme National Security Council and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The parliamentary move is intended to advise the country's top leadership of available options in response to the attacks.

"The Parliament has reached the conclusion that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed, but the final decision in this regard lies with the Supreme National Security Council," Revolutionary Guards Commander Isma...